Hesam Armandehi
Hessam Armandehi is a pioneering Iranian tech entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Ava Hamrah Hooshmand Hezardastan, the parent company of several major Iranian internet platforms, including Divar, Cafe Bazaar, and Adad. He played a pivotal role in establishing Cafe Bazaar in 2010, Iran's first Android app store, which quickly gained popularity and now hosts thousands of local apps developed by Iranian developers. Armandehi's vision was to create a localized digital ecosystem within Iran, circumventing the limitations imposed by international sanctions. His efforts have significantly contributed to the growth of Iran's tech industry and startup culture.